Effect of redistricting

The 7th District was added following the results of the 2010 census. According to the Washington Post, despite Republican-controlled redistricting decisions, this district is a battleground for Democrats and Republicans seeking control of the U.S. House. With Republican front-runner Thad Viers deciding not to run and Democrat Ted Vick showing some appeal to conservatives, South Carolina's 7th is a swing district this year.[3]

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Campaign donors

As of March 31, 2012, Mader raised $8,130 and spent $7,165, leaving him with $965 cash on hand. Of that, 76 percent came from candidate self-financing, while 24 percent was from individual contributions.[4]